Short Wave
New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber for science on a different wavelength.If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/shortwave
Episodes (2552)
The James Webb Space Telescope Is Fueling Galactic Controversy
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The Latest COVID Booster Is Here. Should You Get It?
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Animal Crossing: The Destructive Nature of Roads
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Why A Proposed Marine Sanctuary Could Make History
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Air Pollution May Be Increasing Superbugs
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Recurring UTIs: The Infection We Keep Secretly Getting
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The Deadly Toll Heat Can Take On Humans
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Food Allergies Are On The Rise. Are You Affected?
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'Speedboat Epidemiology': Eradicating Disease One Person At A Time
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What Do We Do With Radioactive Wastewater?
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A Tale Of Two Lunar Landing Attempts
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What Made Hilary Such A Weird Storm
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Fixing Our Failing Electric Grid... On A Budget
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The Key To Uncovering An Ancient Maya City? Lasers
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Is Math Real?
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Sperm Can't Really Swim And Other Surprising Pregnancy Facts
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The Fish That Conceal Themselves To Hunt
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The Science Of Happiness Sounds Great. But Is The Research Solid?
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Black Metallurgists, Iron And The Industrial Revolution
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This Sausage-Shaped Part Of Your Brain Causes Out-Of-Body Experiences
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The Secrecy Of The Horseshoe Crab Blood Harvest
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Christmas in July! Celebrate With Hilarious Research
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The Jackson Water Crisis Through A Student Journalist's Eyes
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Peanuts, Pets And Poopy Shores
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Why Babies Babble And What It Can Teach Adults About Language
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The Scorpion Renaissance Has Arrived
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'Oppenheimer' And The Science Of Atomic Bombs
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This Cellular Atlas Could Lead To Breakthroughs For Endometriosis Patients
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Meet The Residents Of The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
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Sea squirts and 'skeeters in our science news roundup
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This Is Canada's Worst Fire Season In Modern History. It's Not New
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The Only Nuclear-Powered Passenger Ship EVER
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What Geologists Love — And Lament — About Cult Classic 'The Core'
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Tick Check! Meet Your Backyard Bloodsuckers
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The Chemistry Behind A Perfect Barbeque
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Why This Gravitational Waves News Is A Big Deal
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An unexpected forest in the ocean
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A Smarter Way To Use Sunscreen
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Rethinking The Lab Rat
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This Satellite Could Help Clean Up The Air
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New Star Trek Season, Same Ol' Sci-Fi
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A Newly-Discovered Asteroid And What's Beneath The Ice On Enceladus
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Give Rivers Space: The Simple Flood Risk Fix
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Life Lessons From Supernovae
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How To Stay Safe Amid Wildfire Smoke
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Behold! The Dulcet Tones Of Cosmic Rays
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The Rise Of The Dinosaurs
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Helping A Man Walk Again With Science
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Why Melting Ice In Antarctica Is Making Hurricanes Worse In Texas
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What Happens When An Infant Loses Half Their Brain?
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